I will never blame Gyokeres for not finding the back of the net yesterday instead I blame this TWO Arsenal players who lost possession 20 times yesterday and they called themselves top team player,they were actually the reason for Gyokeres failure yesterday”, Rio Ferdinand blast TWO Arsenal players who lost possession 20 times more than every player on the pitch yesterday

Arsenal’s attacking frustrations dominated the post-match headlines, but former Manchester United defender and pundit Rio Ferdinand turned the spotlight elsewhere. Instead of pointing the finger at Viktor Gyökeres for failing to score, Ferdinand launched a scathing attack on two Arsenal players whom he accused of sabotaging the team’s attacking flow.

In a fiery post-match press conference, Ferdinand said:

“I will never blame Gyökeres for not finding the back of the net yesterday. Instead, I blame these two Arsenal players who lost possession 20 times yesterday, and they call themselves top team players. They were actually the reason for Gyökeres’ failure yesterday.”

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Misfiring Attack or Midfield Breakdown?

While many fans and pundits were quick to highlight Gyökeres’ lack of goals, Ferdinand insisted the real issue lay behind him. According to him, the constant loss of possession by the two unnamed Arsenal stars broke the rhythm of play and left the striker starved of meaningful service.

Stats from the match appear to back his claims, showing that both players recorded more turnovers than any other individual on the pitch.

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Pressure on Arsenal’s “Top Players”

Ferdinand’s comments have sparked debate among supporters, with many agreeing that Arsenal’s midfield and forward link-up play was below standard. Others argue that Gyökeres, brought in to deliver goals, must also shoulder some responsibility for missed chances.

Nonetheless, Ferdinand remained firm that the striker was left to feed off scraps due to his teammates’ wastefulness.